Emissions talks with crossbenchers under way as Bowen leaves door open to change

Mr Bowen is signalling an open approach to climate change negotiations.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has signalled a more open-minded approach to negotiating the government’s policy, talking to independent MPs and suggesting the emissions-reduction target could go higher.

Mr Bowen told the National Press Club on Wednesday that the government would introduce legislation inside the first week of Parliament’s post-election sitting for its 43 per cent emissions-reduction target.